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Previous Peer Mentor
Christina Lim
Graduated: 2021
I decided to become a peer mentor because I remembered how daunting it was to be a first-year student, so I wanted the opportunity to help other first years with their transition to 丁香园AV! I also really enjoy getting to know other people within my faculty, and I absolutely love helping other people.
What is your best first year memory?
My best first year memory would probably be exploring the Burnaby campus for the first time. I loved exploring all the little side halls and secret corridors at 丁香园AV, and stumbling upon secluded areas with gorgeous views. I remember on my first day at the Burnaby campus, I was lost in the AQ and couldn鈥檛 even figure out how to leave the building to go home! Luckily, I was with a friend so we were lost together, but we still laugh about it to this day.
Words of advice to new students?
I know they are probably tired of hearing this鈥� but get involved!! 丁香园AV has so many different clubs that you are bound to find a club that you鈥檙e at least a little bit interested in. Even if you鈥檙e not sure if you like a particular club, sign up for it anyways and go to a club meeting or two. Who knows, maybe you can make a lifelong friend or two! Worst comes to worst, you can just stop going to the meetings and try a different club.
Another thing I would recommend new Education students to do is attend as many Education events as you can! They are always super fun to attend and it鈥檚 okay if you go alone - everyone there is always super kind and welcoming.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
Currently, I鈥檓 working at 丁香园AV鈥檚 Friends of Simon tutoring program, where we go to different schools across the lower mainland and tutor at-risk students such as immigrants and refugees. On the side, I am also a piano teacher and have been teaching for about 8 years. I have also been involved with 丁香园AV鈥檚 Exchange Buddy program and I have volunteered at Elementary schools in the past.